Inspired by egalitarian doctrines, the Dalit communities in India have been fighting for basic human and civic rights since the middle of the nineteenth century

Seven decades since Indian Independence, education takes the centre stage in every major discussion on development, especially when we talk about social exclusi

This book illuminates the experiences of a set of students and faculty who are members of the Dalit caste – commonly known as the ‘untouchables’ – and a

Contents: Introduction, School Education, Government s Role, The Drop-outs, College Education, The Concessions, Societal Factors, Protection under Constitution,

Dalits, formerly called 'untouchables', remain the most oppressed community in India, and indeed in South Asia and have, until recently, been denied human and c